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Ex-Giants LB Clint Sintim has decided to retire.

The No. 45 overall pick of the 2009 draft, Sintim hadn't appeared in a game since 2010 thanks to a series of serious knee injuries. He was waived before final cuts in Giants camp last summer. Sintim is still only 27 years old, but a comeback appears unlikely. He finishes his NFL career with 33 tackles in 24 games. Mon, May 6, 2013 11:12:00 AM

Sintim, the No. 45 overall pick in the 2009 draft, had his career crippled by knee injuries. He tore his right ACL in December of 2010 and then tore both his ACL and patella in the 2011 preseason. Even if Sintim stuck this season, he was expected to open the year on reserve/PUP. He ends up appearing in a mere 33 games for the Giants, mostly as a special teamer. Thu, Aug 16, 2012 10:40:00 AM

Sintim's blown-out right knee isn't anywhere near full strength, and the former 45th overall pick in the draft has little roster security. "Physically, he's being handled by our training staff, so I can't really say where he's going to fit in right now," acknowledged defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. Thu, May 31, 2012 11:14:00 AM

Giants SLB Clint Sintim (knee surgery, injured reserve) is unsure if he'll be ready for the start of training camp.

Sintim tore his right patellar tendon and ACL in the Giants' preseason finale. He tore the same ACL in December 2010. Under contract for a bargain $565,000 in 2012, Sintim should make the team if he's healthy. Sat, Jan 21, 2012 01:01:00 PM

Cox broke his leg in garbage time of last week's loss to the Seahawks when he was hit low by CB Jeremy Lane. It's possible he's also dealing with some knee damage. A seventh-round pick out of Massachusetts last year, Cox has 76 yards on 26 carries through two seasons. He also returned kicks. The Giants have signed undrafted rookie RB Orleans Darkwa to take Cox's place.

Giants GM Jerry Reese indicated at the Combine that Victor Cruz won't be counted on for the same impact he made before his 2014 patellar tendon tear.

Patellar tendon tears are one of the worst kinds of knee injuries, far more significant than a torn ACL. Per Reese, Cruz "looks good" so far in his rehab, but "you can't put all your eggs in that basket." Odell Beckham has already taken over as New York's No. 1 wideout. Cruz will return as a complementary piece, fighting Larry Donnell and Rueben Randle for targets.